CME FedWatch odds for a September Fed rate hike fell to 50/50 Friday as Bitcoin extended its rally toward $82,000.
Bitquery’s scan shows why cheap OP_RETURN repetition and fake-address text impose radically different costs on Bitcoin nodes.
September 4, 2026, 12:20 amBitcoin traders turn defensive as September trap narrative gains momentum.
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While the price of bitcoin is down 35% below its all-time high, just above $126,000 back in October 2025, even at the current price, it has made a fortune for those who got into it early.
Bitquery traced 20.45 BTC through 34 Sept.
Bitcoin broke above $81,000 after Fed Governor Christopher Waller said he may back rate cuts. This reduced the chances of a September rate hike. As a result, more than $415 million in short positions were closed in crypto derivatives in a single day. Waller’s remark in an interview sparked the momentum.
The projected revenue requires two contract extensions, while an option for more computing capacity could bring the total above $3 billion.
Hargreaves Lansdown has begun offering bitcoin and ether exchange-traded notes to eligible U.K. customers, nearly a year after regulators reopened retail access. The move brings crypto exposure to one of the United Kingdom’s largest investment platforms, though strict eligibility checks remain in place.
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The partnership could democratize crypto investments in the UK, potentially reshaping retail investment strategies and regulatory landscapes.
Strive's innovative Bitcoin acquisition strategy could reshape asset management, balancing high dividend costs against potential crypto gains.
Druckenmiller's family office bought $125.6 million of Bitcoin miners.
$80,914.00 +4.13%
$1.62T Market Cap
$40.22B Total Volume (2.48%)
$126,080 All Time High -35.82%
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